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@@ -24,11 +24,7 @@ Here's what we have so far:
 
 * [Crate and Barrel Registry](http://www.crateandbarrel.com/Gift-Registry/Elizabeth-Garbee/r5059713) *COMPLETELY FULFILLED*
 * [Bed Bath & Beyond Registry](http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/regGiftRegistry.asp?wrn=-280550117&) *COMPLETELY FULFILLED*
 
 * [Crate and Barrel Registry](http://www.crateandbarrel.com/Gift-Registry/Elizabeth-Garbee/r5059713) *COMPLETELY FULFILLED*
 * [Bed Bath & Beyond Registry](http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/regGiftRegistry.asp?wrn=-280550117&) *COMPLETELY FULFILLED*

-* [Amazon Wish List](http://amzn.com/w/2UTFPG4214HV4) .. on this
-       one in particular, we know things may be available for less money
-       elsewhere.  Please let us know or use the Amazon feature for indicating
-       you've fulfilled a wish by shopping elsewhere so we can avoid getting
-       duplicate items!
+* [Amazon Wish List](http://amzn.com/w/2UTFPG4214HV4) *COMPLETELY FULFILLED*

 
 Many of the others in Black Forest who lost homes actually need help much 
 more than
 
 Many of the others in Black Forest who lost homes actually need help much 
 more than


@@ -55,13 +51,25 @@ were directly fighting the fire on and around our property:
        fire.
 
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        fire.
 
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+* 2013 November 25<br>Met with contractor and architect to deliver our
+       proposed updates to the plan and discuss.  We're actually happier 
+       with the revised design, they both seem to like what we proposed,
+       and everyone is optimistic it will come in within budget.
+* 2013 November 18<br>Met with our contractor to discuss costs.  Not too
+       surprisingly in hindsight, what we designed would cost more to build
+       than we are prepared to spend.  Back to the drawing board, literally!
+* 2013 November 2<br>Met with our contractor to provide information he needs
+       to put cost estimates together for us in parallel with waiting for 
+       structural engineering work to be completed.
+* 2013 October 21<br>After several iterations, we now have floor plans and 
+       elevations that accurately represent what we'd like to build.

 * 2013 September 19<br>First draft of main floor plan received from the
        architect we're working with.
 * 2013 August 16<br>Demoliton work completed. The remains of our house, shed,
        and greenhouse are now gone.
 * 2013 July 26<br>The remains of the two cars that burned were removed from
        our property and sold as scrap metal.
 * 2013 September 19<br>First draft of main floor plan received from the
        architect we're working with.
 * 2013 August 16<br>Demoliton work completed. The remains of our house, shed,
        and greenhouse are now gone.
 * 2013 July 26<br>The remains of the two cars that burned were removed from
        our property and sold as scrap metal.

-* 2013 July 21<br>After a week spet interviewing contractors who might help us
+* 2013 July 21<br>After a week spent interviewing contractors who might help us

        build a new house, we made a decision!  We'll be working with Doug
        Strecker, dba <a href="http://www.rampartcustomhomes.com/">Rampart
        Custom Homes</a>.
        build a new house, we made a decision!  We'll be working with Doug
        Strecker, dba <a href="http://www.rampartcustomhomes.com/">Rampart
        Custom Homes</a>.